Church of Vladimir, Eastern Orthodox church at Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery, Kirillov, Russia.

The Church of Vladimir is a small pillarless side-chapel church attached to the east side of the Dormition Cathedral in the Kirillo-Belozersky Monastery. Its stepped arches rise to a tiny light drum, and its facade repeats the cathedral's kokoshnik scheme, now hidden by a simplified 19th-century roof. The west wall is largely covered by a later porch, and the Church of Epiphanius of Cyprus stands to the east.

The church was built over the grave of Vladimir Ivanovich Vorotynsky, a close associate of Ivan the Terrible, at the expense of his widow. It served as the family burial vault of the Vorotynsky princes. Such a church over a secular feudal grave was exceptional in the 16th century, and Ivan the Terrible's known letter to the Kirillov Monastery is directly connected with this church.

The church was built as the family burial vault of the Vorotynsky princes, over the grave of Vladimir Ivanovich Vorotynsky, a close associate of Ivan the Terrible, at his widow's expense. Ivan the Terrible's known letter to the Kirillov Monastery is directly connected with this church. Look for the ring of inscription beneath the onion dome, which is covered with metal tiles.

Access to the interior requires modest dress, and visitors should anticipate tight or uneven surfaces since the structure is historic. The grounds can become slippery in poor weather, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

The church was built over the grave of Vladimir Ivanovich Vorotynsky, a close associate of Ivan the Terrible, at his widow's expense, and served as the family burial vault of the Vorotynsky princes. Such a church over a lay nobleman's grave was unusual for its time. Ivan the Terrible's known letter to the Kirillov Monastery is directly connected with this church.